ΜΑΓΕΙΑ, μαγεια
MAGEIA, mageia
Sounds Like: mah-GHEH-yah
Translations: magic, sorcery, a magic, a sorcery
From the root: ΜΑΓΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the practice of magic or sorcery, often with negative connotations, implying the use of supernatural powers for evil or deceptive purposes. It describes the art or practice of a magician or sorcerer.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3095 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Barnabus
- Letter of Barnabas — 20:1
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 19:3
From the same root
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